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Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman says Apple’s September 2026 event is likely to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro alongside a foldable iPhone (likely branded as Ultra or Fold), with two possible launch dates of September 8 or September 9, 2026 and pre-orders around September 11; the iPhone 18 and Air 2 are expected to slip to spring 2027, and new Apple Watch models (Series 12 and Ultra 4) are also anticipated.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming high-end MacBook Ultra with an OLED touchscreen will use the existing M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, arrive in 14- and 16-inch sizes with a new design and Dynamic Island, and launch between late this year and early next year at a higher price than the current M5 Pro MacBook Pro; rumors also point to a later shift to M7 Pro/Max and a Mac Studio refresh in 2028.
Industry insider Mark Gurman says Apple is aiming for a late-2027 release of its AR smart glasses, pushed back from an earlier plan due to delays; the first version may be display-free with a true AR model to follow, and Apple plans an in-house design with a privacy-first approach to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban glasses.
A Bloomberg report suggests incoming Apple CEO John Ternus plans a major design shake-up to revive bold, Ive-era aesthetics, but early remarks indicate a continued emphasis on design and continuity rather than a radical overhaul as Apple transitions from the Cook era.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman predicts roughly 20 Apple launches through 2027, including a foldable iPhone Ultra, iPhone 18/20 lineup, an iOS 27 tailored for foldables, a redesigned MacBook Ultra with OLED, updates to Mac Studio/mini/iMac, a new smart home hub, Apple TV and HomePod refreshes, AirPods Ultra, Apple Glasses, and related macOS 27 and Apple Intelligence features.
Apple is reportedly exploring its own OpenClaw-like AI agents that could run across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, potentially bundled with Apple One or offered via a Services-focused model; while this could advance Siri and automation, Apple would face security and privacy challenges that could limit agent access and delay rollout, per Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is developing a cheaper, lighter successor to Vision Pro that isn’t expected before late 2028 or 2029. The company is differentiating this future headset from the canceled Vision Air, while its focus shifts toward smart glasses; Apple plans its first glasses by late 2027, and Vision Pro got an M5 refresh in 2025.
Apple reportedly pushed back its AI-powered smart glasses to late 2027 after development bumps, with leadership treating the project as a top priority. The glasses are expected to resemble Ray-Ban Wayfarers and include cameras, microphones, speakers, and a multimodal AI with Siri; they could evolve into a health device and AR platform over time. Tim Cook is said to be supportive, and John Ternus is driving the effort amid a still-early smart glasses market facing competition from Meta, Google, and Samsung.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says iOS 28 (codename Bell) will be a far bigger leap than iOS 27, slated to launch on Apple's 20th‑anniversary iPhone; iOS 27 reportedly centers on a personalized Siri with on‑screen awareness, a dedicated Siri app, and a 'Search or Ask' feature for Dynamic Island, with WWDC 2027 anticipated.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple plans to launch its first smart glasses in late 2027 (moved back from an earlier early-2027 target), featuring oval cameras, multiple frame styles, and color options, with built-in cameras, speakers, and mics for calls and Siri notifications. Apple reportedly views the glasses as a top priority for Tim Cook, with potential to evolve into a health device and add augmented-reality capabilities years down the line; no in-lens AR display is expected soon. The device will compete in the $200–$500 range and may include turn-by-turn directions.
Bloomberg reports a forthcoming Apple Card promo could give new U.S. sign-ups $249 Daily Cash back on AirPods Pro 3, effectively making the $249 earbuds free; the offer hasn’t been officially announced yet.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says Apple isn't abandoning Vision Pro but won’t launch a new Vision Pro–style device for at least two years, as Apple continues to develop cheaper, lighter enclosed headsets and shifts hardware talent to smart glasses and related AI wearables; the previously rumored Vision Air was canceled and teams reassigned, with ongoing attention to Vision Pro’s retail launch issues from recent coverage.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports macOS 27 will feature a subtle redesign to improve readability over macOS Tahoe and will introduce an AI-powered Safari tab-grouping feature, with auto-organize options available across macOS 27, iOS 27, and iPadOS 27. Apple is expected to unveil macOS 27 at WWDC 2026 on June 8, followed by developer and public betas and a fall release.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple is developing a new pendant the size of AirTag with an always-on camera and Siri microphone, designed to clip to clothing or be worn as a necklace and will rely on an iPhone for processing; it could launch as early as 2027, while Apple is also pursuing smart glasses with cameras and Siri integration expected to be unveiled in late 2026 or early 2027 and released afterward.
Apple is testing watchOS 27 faces, including a simplified Modular Ultra–inspired design that keeps a large clock but omits the central large complication and the top-row trio, aiming to bring Ultra-style visuals to non-Ultra Apple Watch models.